TOMATO SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

Country tomato -2

Bangalore tomato -2

shallots -3

garlic cloves -3

cilantro -5-6 sprigs

salt-to taste

cumin powder -1 tsp

turmeric -1/4 tsp

pepper- to taste

cilantro - to garnish

Butter-1 tbsp

 

METHOD:

• Cut two country tomatoes and two Bangalore tomatoes into halves ,discarding the edges
• Country tomatoes add tanginess and Bangalore tomatoes add color to the soup
• Crush 3 shallots and 3 garlic cloves in a mortar and pestle
• To a pressure cooker add 2 cups of water.
• Put in crushed shallots, garlic cloves, 5 sprigs of cilantro and cut tomatoes
• Then sprinkle needed salt, 1/4 tsp of turmeric  and a tsp of cumin powder.
• Pressure cook for up to 3 whistles.
• Once the pressure goes off, open the lid.
• Strain off the soup stock.
• Mash the veggies thoroughly
• Add needed salt & pepper
• Put a tablespoon of butter , it adds a nice flavor to the soup
• Garnish with cilantro
• Serve hot & Enjoy!!

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